Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has imposed an immediate ban on fuel sales in Bama Local Government Area, including Bama town and Banki, in a decisive move to bolster ongoing counter-insurgency efforts.
Situated in northeastern Borno and sharing borders with Chad and Cameroon, Bama has remained a hotspot in the region’s security challenges.
The governor’s directive follows consultations with security agencies and is aimed at disrupting fuel supply to insurgent elements in the area.
The announcement was made through a statement issued on Saturday by the governor’s Special Adviser on Media, Dauda Iliya, who emphasized that the move is part of a broader strategic response by the government to intensify the fight against terrorism.
“I have directed the immediate ban on the sale of petrol in Bama town, Banki, and other parts of Bama Local Government Area with immediate effect,” Governor Zulum declared.
He firmly warned against any breach of the directive, noting that the order will be enforced with zero tolerance.
“Let me make it clear, there will be no sacred cows in the enforcement of this ban. Security agencies have been given strict orders to clamp down on any filling station or individual contravening this directive. Anyone found culpable will be dealt with accordingly,” he said.
Governor Zulum reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to restore peace across Borno State and appealed to residents for their understanding and cooperation.
